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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-04-15, Page 16Page 8-Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, Apr. 15, 1965 April 5th -Oscar Night It would have been so much easier to hate Julie Andrews if she had clomped on stage look- ing like Wallace Beery, with a sly little sneer on her face and an acceptance speech like "I knew I'd win; I was great! "Bur instead she sat peaceful as a kitten all evening, looking like Cinderella and paying tri- bute to the American people for making her feel so welcome. It would be nice to think that Julie Andrews got the Oscar for her performance, for she is ex- tremely talented. But acting doesn't always turn the trick anymore. Julie won public sympathy, which in turn won her an Oscar. She was obvious- ly thrilled, but perhaps when she comes to her senses she will realize how unfortunate her night of glory really was. After all, if you win an Oscar for your first motion picture what's left? Where can you go but down? And often Oscar -winners find their good roles are few and far between after being the big toad in the puddle on Oscar night. It was another dazzling af- fair for Hollywood. The stars were out in full force, with teased hair, gorgeous gowns and sparkling diamonds, white ties and tails. A nice change this year was the appearance of so many older stars. The younger, busier ones are mak- ing so many pictures away from home that Holly' d would be a ghost -town were it not for these older performers. And isn't it funny? With the excep- tion of Angie Dickenson, who always looks like a dream walking, and Elizabeth Ashley in her first Oscar appearance, it was the 'first ladies of the screen' who stole the show. Greer Garson and Joan Craw- ford looked like queens. Ann - Margaret showed up with her new beau, Roger Smith, and Jane Fonda and Brigette Bar - dot's ex-husband, Roger Va- dim, who are expected to wed any day were also interviewed as they arrived for the festivi- ties. "My Fair Lady", the favor- ite all along, led honors with eight awards, among them best color costuming, best mu- sical score (adaptation), cine- matography and art direction. It also won an Oscar for direc- tor George Cukor, actor Rex Harrison who portrayed the male lead of Professor Henry Higgins, and it was named best picture of the year, de- feating "Becker", "Mary Pop- pins", "Zorba The Greek", and 'Tis Show Biz "Dr. Strangelove". Harrison, by his win, spoiled the fun for Richard Burton and Peter 0' Toole, both nominated for roles in "Becket", Peter Sellers for " Dr. Strangelove", and Anthony Quinn of 'Zorba', and also added new irony for it was opposite Julie Andrews that he first acquired fame as Higgins in the stage production of "My Fair Lady". Julie, in the title role of "Mary Poppins", de- feated Debbie Reynolds of"The Unsinkable Molly Brown", Anne Bancroft ("The Pumpkin Eater"), Kim Stanley ("Seance on a Wet Afternoon"), and Sophia Loren for "Marriage, Italian Style". But more than ever, it was obvious that Audrey I-Iep- burn should have been awarded her own special Oscar, if not for her performance in 'MFL', then for the courage she dis- played --for showing up in the first place; when the lights and cameras were thrust into her face at every opportunity; and throughout the difficult mo- ments of presenting the Oscar to grateful co-star Rex Harrison who admitted he would like to share it with her. At this time the emotional strain almost seemed too great for her. Nominated songs were sung by The New Christy Minstrels ("Chim, Chim Cher-ee" from 'Mary Poppins'), Jack Jones (" Where Love Has Gone"), Nancy Wilson ("My Kind of Town" from Robin and the 7 Hoods), Patti Page ("Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte") and Andy Williams ("Dear Heart"). The latter, a Hank Mancini masterpiece from the picture of the same name, was passed in favor of the Mary Poppins number. Other musical num- bers were by Peter Gennaro who has danced much better than in the tribute to old mu- sicals; and Judy Garland who cannot now do justice to the Cole Porter melodies that made her famous. Judy is looking fine again, but her amount of nerve now greatly exceeds her amount of talent. Bob Hope was back as emcee, but some of his jokes fell flat. He should read more about the Ecumeni- cal Council, too, or watch his cue card more closely. I sup- pose he could be a total flop though, and it still wouldn't be Oscar night without him; he's that kind of guyl "Mary Poppins" received five awards for visual effects, original music score, and edit- ing, besides best actress and song. Others winning various awards were "Goldfinger", "Night of the Iguana" (costum- ing). " Zorba the Greek" (3rd with 3 awards) "Becket" and "Father Goose", Peter Ustinov of "Topkapi" was named best supporting actor; Lila Kedrova, a sweet little European doll, won as best supporting actress for her role in 'Zorba', and "Yesterday, Today, and To- morrow", an Italian picture, was named best foreign movie. Martha Raye and Jimmy Dur - ante added some priceless hum- or to the show, Alain Delon, a French newcomer, and Tony Franciosa were the most at ease, Deborah Kerr the most tense and nervous. A moment of silence and a lump in Bob Hope's throat came with the reading of a good -luck tele- gram from last year's winner, . Pat Neal, who is lying para- lyzed in Hollywood after suf- fering a series of strokes last month. Belmore Personals If you are wondering where all our sportsrninded residents have been, just check the ring- side seats by their television sets. Wild horses couldn't drag some of them away while the NHL Playoffs are being tele- vised. A number of Belmore peo- ple attended the concert pre- sented by Wingham's Harmony Men, held in the Howick Cen- tral School on Tuesday evening of last week. It was a wonder- ful evening of music by the Wingham group, with guest quartets from Owen Sound and Listowel. Several women from Bel- more Presbyterian WMS attend- ed the synodical meeting of the Women's Missionary Soc- iety, held in Walkerton from Tuesday to Thursday of last week. With the arrival of gorgeous spring weather (finally), all Receive Watches For Season's Play The final card party of the 1964-65 season was held in Sacred Heart Parish Hall on Tuesday of last week. Watches, awarded to the lady and gentleman with the highest total points for the sea- son, were won by Mrs. Michael Willie and Michael Cummins. Runners-up, Mrs. Lillian Kre- gar and Alex Sproal received blankets. Winners of the regular week- ly prizes were Mrs. Kenneth Currie and Bernard Ortlieb, with Frank Caskanette winning the door prize. Holders of lucky cups, Mrs. Ross Hayden and Dr. K. M. Mac- Lennan, also received prizes. THE FROSTY QUEEN Drive-in WILL BE OPEN This Easter Week -end Join the many who have been patiently waiting for a DELICIOUS "FROSTY QUEEN' CONE, SUNDAE or MILK SHAKE or a TASTY SNACK from the Grill, as only the "Frosty Queen" can serve. Try our FAMOUS HAMBURGS, FOOT -LONGS, BANQUET -BURGERS, HOT DOGS, etc,, or GOLDEN BROWN FRENCH FRIES. WE WILL SEE YOU AT THE FROSTY QUEEN SPECIAL TROPHIES WERE presented to intermediate bowlers on Saturday morning. Standing are: Rennie Zacharias, high double; Dianne Grove, high single; Barrie Conron, high single; Doug Elliott, high double; front: Torn Miller, high average; Keith Henry, most improved bowler; Janna Ewing, high average. our farm animals are being re- leased from .their winter 'pri- 'pri- son', and it certainly looks wonderful to see them kicking their heels in the April sun- shine. Unfortunately though, they are making more work for their owners, who are finding it necessary to repair old fences or erect new ones! Master Steven Johann, son of Mr. and Mrs, Wilfred Johann, is a patient in Wingham and District Hospital after a pain- ful accident last week, when his finger was badly cut in a fanning mill. We hope that Steven will soon be allowed to return home. Dr. and Mrs. Jack Helfen- stein, of Midland, Mich, , spent the week -end with his brother, Mr. Harry Helfenstein, Mrs. Helfenstein and twins. Mrs. Carl Douglas and Mrs. Walter Woods were among the North Huron teachers who en- joyed a bus trip to Toronto on Saturday and attended "My Fair Lady", starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison. Mr. Charles Congram of Wingham, a Grade XIII student at Wingham District High School, was guest speaker at the Presbyterian Church on Sun- day afternoon, due to the ill- ness of the pastor, Rev, T. E. Kennedy. Mr. Congram chose as his topic "After Death --- What?" and his Scripture refer- ence was taken from John 14. ' The senior choir was in charge of the music. Mr. Orval Cameron and Miss Connie Cameron visited on Sun- day with the former's mother, Wingham Tops Goderich Club Twenty-eight members of the Wingham Bridge Club were guests of the Goderich Bridge Club Monday evening. Wing - ham scored 1, 982 points a- gainst the Goderich Club's 1,840. Top scores were as fol- lows: North and South: 1st, Mrs. A.R. Du Val and W. Laidlaw, 197 points; 2nd, O. Haselgrove and H. Spry, 165 points; 3rd, Judge and Mrs. R. S. Hethering- ton, 1541 points; 4th, Mr. and Mrs. K. Hunter (Goderich) 149 points; 5th, Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Oakes (Goderich) 1441 points; 6th, Mr. and Mrs. Bally (Goderich), 144 points. East and West: 1st, Mrs. Curry and Mrs. Ross (Goderich) 1581 points; 2nd, J. Martin and B. Ortlieb, 155 points; tied for 3rd and 4th, Mr. and Mrs. W. Wharry, and Mrs. R. H. Lloyd and Miss Y. McPherson, 1491 points; 5th, Mrs. H. Fisher and Mrs. J. R. Lloyd, 145 points; 6th, Mrs. Shrier and Mrs. String- er, 1431 points. The tournament was held at the Goderich Golf and Curling Club. A most delicious lunch was served and W. Wharry, president of the Wingham Club thanked Goderich for a most enjoyable evening. Mrs, D.Cameron of Barrie. Sunday guests of Mrs. Alex Sangster were Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Warnick and Merle and Mr. and Mrs.Devus and Diane of Gadshill. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Johann and Mr. and. Mrs. Cordon Wag- horn, John and Joanne, all of Owen Sound, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Mc- Kague and family, and also visited with Mr. Henry Johann in Wingham and District Hospi- tal, CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY LIMITED LISTOWEL, ONTARIO require the services of a MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Applicants must be experienced in Machine Shop and/or Plant Maintenance. Welding ability will be an asset. Interested and qualified persons should apply to the PLANT PERSONNEL OFFICE as soon as possible. Y.Y.111 AUCTION SALE AT THE FORMOSA COMMUNITY HALL FORMOSA, ONTARIO MONDAY Evening, APRIL 19, 8:00 p.m., sharp REPOSSESSIONS — BANKRUPT STOCKS and many, many personal consignments consisting of APPLIANCES FURNITURE - TELEVISION Refrigerator with Cross Top Freezer; 2 Electric Ranges; Long Skirt Washer; 17 cu. ft. Food Freezer that holds over 500 lbs. frozen food; Deluxe Automatic Washer and Dryer (electric) ; Combination Radio and 3 -speed Record Changer; 5 different Television sets (all reconditioned and in Al working condition) ; 2 Hostess Chairs; Platform Rocker; Hi -Chair; Telephone Table; Step Stool; Chrome Rocker; Writing Desk; 9x12 Rug; Step and Coffee Tables; 4 Dinette and Kitchen Sets finished in Chrome and Coppertone; Two 2-pce. Davenport Suites, complete with a HPBack Swivel Rocker; 2-pce. French Provincial Chesterfield Suite in a nylon cover; 3 other 'Modern Chesterfield Suites in 4-3-2 cushion sets; 3 Bookcase Bedroom Suites in light and dark finish, complete with box springs and mattress; Two 39" Con- tinental Beds, complete with box spring and quilt top mattress and head boards; Four 54" Quilt Top Mattresses that fit any full size bed; 2-pce. Chestabed Living Room Suite that folds out to a full % size bed with spring -filled mattress built in; 2 sets of Table and Trilight Lamps; One 54" Continental Bed, and MIANY OTHER tr'1'>♦1MS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION. ALL THE APPLIANCES IN THIS SALE ARE GUARANTEED TO BE IN Al WORKING CONDITION WHEN HOOKED UP AT YOUR HOME. Children's Clothing, also large assortment for Men -Women JUST ARRIVED—A large selection of Spring and Summer Cloth- ing has just been received for Auction from ONE OF THE LARGEST CLOTHING WHOLESALERS IN CANADA. CHILDREN'S CLOTHING—Jeans, Jackets, Pyjamas, Crawler Sets, Pullovers and Cardigans, Sleep and Play Sets, Shirts and Blouses, Dresses, 3-pce, Velvet Sets, T -Shirts, Coat and Hat Sets, Jodphurs, Underwear, Baby Shirts, Housecoats, Sleepers, Babies' Orlon Knit Sets, Hooded Sweaters, Skirts, Training Pants, Gloves, Poodle Socks, Shorts, Slims, Sun Suits, Bathing Suits, and many other items. MEN—Work ,and Dress Shirts, Polo Shirts, Jackets, Dress Pants, Work and Dress Socks, Pyjamas, Belts and Ties, Underwear, Sweaters, and other items. WOMEN—Dresses, Blouses, Sweaters, Pullovers and Cardigans, Skirts, Nylons, Coats, 2-pce. Suits, Stretch Slims, Purses, Jackets and other items. This Outstanding Sale will consist of the Largest and Best Of- fering that we have ever auctioned in this Hall ... AT ANY TIME — DON'T MISS IT: SEE YOU AT THE SALE. AUCTIONEER — LEO E. BIRD TERMS—CASH - CHEQUES ACCEPTED ON FURNITURE 3% SALES TAX IN EIVECT. SP a,r-wT ECIAL AWARDS were given to bantam bowlers on Saturday. Standing are: Barry Gardner, most improved; Paul Forsyth, high single; Don Shropshall, high double; Margaret McLaughlin, high double; Candice Foxton, high single; front: Ruth Ann Read- mar), high average; Bill Brown, high aver- age. There are many reasons To deal now if you are thinking about buying a used unit. Spring creates a higher demand for premium cars — so deal now while you can choose from the. finest selection. Be prepared for a summer of fun with any of these premium units. 1964 BEL AIR 6 -Auto., 4 -Door, Radio. Local one -owner unit. 1963 BEL AIR 4 -Door, Stnd. 6. 1963 PONTIAC PARISIENNE 4 -Door Hardtop. 8 -Auto., Radio. 1963 CHEVY II 4 -Door, Auto. 1962 PONTIAC LAURENTIAN 4 -Door, 6 Stnd. 1960 CHEV CONVERTIBLE V8, Auto:, Radio. 1960 FORD FAIRLANE 500 V-8, Automatic. Radio. 1959 CHEVROLET 4 -Door, Standard. One -owner. McCLURE MOTORS LTD. WINGHAM - DIAL 357.3760